• Within each group, each team will play a round robin of 4 matches of 1 standard set (first to 6 games with standard tie-break at 5-5).

• 2nd deuce is sudden death point.

• The winner and runner-up of each group will be determined by sets won. In the event of a tie on sets, the winner will be determined by the higher percentage of games won. ie. Games won divided by total games played (eg. 20 games won, 18 games lost = 20/(20+18) = 52.632%)

• The winner of each group (in each division) will advance to their division final.

• The runner-up of each group (in each division) will play off for 3rd/4th.

Balls:

All matches will be played with Slazenger Balls

Attire and shoes

Proper tennis shoes and attire are required when on court.

Do's & don'ts

• Avoid disturbing other matches. • Players shall not engage in unsporting conduct. • A player is not allowed to receive coaching during a match. • Do not enlist the aid of spectators in making line calls. • Wait until players on another court have completed a point before retrieving or returning a ball.

Enquiries:

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Rob Ward

Tournament Director 2017 Club Doubles Lawn Tournament

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